Ok, I've come across something I have never dealt with before. My model came with photo etched brass for some of my pieces. Is there something special I need to do with them first such as priming the or something else before using them?

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For gluing you have to use cyanoacrylate glues.It can be the Superglue.But I suggest the kind of glue offered as a gel.The glue gel needs a little bit much time for hardening so you can move or set a part correctly.
Also it is needed to wash the photoetched brass with a thinner for removing of dirt and fat.Of course it can be done if the brass hasn't been colourized yet by a manufacturer.
What is more the paint cote has to be as thin as possible because if you start to shape a paint and a primer can start breaking and peeling off.That's way it is better to shape and glue these small parts to those bigger ones before you start painting.